SS. Monica & Luke Catholic Church – 15 June 2015
2015-2016 Planning Calendar
ANY CHANGES or ADDITIONS, PLEASE INFORM Michael Cummings
or a Parish Pastoral Council Member [in BOLD] AND Pam Davis (883-1861).
COPY of this DRAFT Planning Calendar is being given to these parishioners:page 1 of 2
Michael Cummings (730-9989) = Parish Life Director, who convenes the Pastoral Council
RENEW Group Leader, Stewardship Committee, Deanery Council
Pamela Austin (487-3407) = Pastoral Council (2014-2015)
Thomas Barnes (949-8116) = Drexel Foundation
Gradis Broughton (947-0285) = Eucharistic Ministers & Friends of Bethany Coordinator
David Castellanos (644-5504) = Pastoral Council (2014-2015)
Avis Dumas (980-1656) = Young Catholic Women
Marguerite Edwards (985-7880) = Gary African American Lay Catholic Caucus,
Faith-With-Youth-Evangelizers, Greeters/Ushers
Linnea Ferguson (773-474-3096) = Pastoral Council (2015-2016)
Louis Q. Freeney, Jr. (944-9762) = Knights of Peter Claver Grand Knight 2013-2016, Men’s Club Secretary
William Givens (888-9084) = Choir Director
Valerie Goode (781-7025) = Pastoral Council (2014-2015)
Anita Harris (884-5222) = Altar Guild President
James L. Harris (730-2825) = Servers, Finance Committee, Fashion Expo Committee Chair
Sherri Herrod (886-0545) = Pastoral Council (2015-2016)
Phillip Hinton (801-1200) = Eucharistic Ministers Assistant to Gradis Broughton, Catechist
Clyde Keys (949-4549) = Greeters/Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers Assistant to Gradis Broughton
Gilbert King, Jr. (938-4767) = Parish Pastoral Council (2014-2015)
Gail Madison (756-0522) = Faithful Pilot for Ladies of Grace 4th Degree (Claver)
Sandy Madison (756-0522) = St. Monica Federal Credit Union President
Donna Martin (886-7695) = Contact for Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
Anita Miller (887-5756) = Pastoral Council (2015-2016), Children’s Religious Education Coordinator,
St. Martin de Porres K-5 Sponsor, First Communion Catechist
Iris Mitchell (883-7031) = Timberview monthly Mass coordinator, RENEW Group Leader
Ramon Morton (644-7532) = Sanctuary Choir President, 2012-2013 Revival Planning Committee Chair
Roxanne Morton (317-891-2831) = Pastoral Council (2014-2015)
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Vivian Morton (unlisted 977-1587) = Pastoral Council (2012-2015)
Mary L. Mulligan (938-7954) = Pastoral Council (2012-2015),
Chair of Planning Committee for the Office of African American Catholic Ministry
William Paul Mulligan (769-2392) (680-6185) = Pastoral Council (2012-2015) – 2015 Vice-Chair
RENEW Group Leader
Dominique Pruitt (670-2623) = Church Environment, Liturgy Preparation,
Teen Religious Education Coordinator, St. Martin de Porres Coordinator
George F. Rogers, II (882-1949) = Parish Pastoral Council (2014-2015) – 2014-2015 Chair
Parish Alliance contact, RENEW Group Leader
Paula Rogers (884-6468), Lectors & Commentators Coordinator, RENEW Group Leader
Mary Ann Sherman (884-4783) (545-9325) = Pastoral Council (2012-2015)
Ben Sims (312-450-9368) = “Boys to Men Workshop” leader
Cheryl Spence (769-6404) = St. Martin de Porres Coordinator,
Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Grand Lady (2013-2016)
Daniel J. Springer, Sr. (886-9992) = Pastoral Council (2015-2016), Sound System Tech
Building & Maintenance Coordinator
John T. Springer, Sr. (670-3235) = Food Pantry Coordinator
Jacquelyne Stewart (488-4649) = Pastoral Council (2013-2014)
Vivian Streeter (427-0539) (895-4639) = Greeters/Ushers
Verlie Suggs (801-0397) = Soup Kitchen Coordinator
Anne Thompson (949-9448) = Drexel Foundation
Paula Tillman (312-735-2575) = Pastoral Council (2014-2015)
Kerry Triplett (usually at work: 947-4151) (413-6481) = Altar Guild, Sunday Hospitality Ministry
Sherrie Williams (588-6585) = Pastoral Council (2014-2015)
Any other events to be added? Any changes to be made?
Contact Michael Cummings
or
Parish Pastoral Council member
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WEEKLY:
Every Sunday – Rite of Christian Initiation Team [Becoming Catholic] Michael Cummings
Before 10:00 Mass = Inquiry
After Homily till end of 10:00 Mass = Dismissal of Catechumens
Extended Catechesis on Tuesdays = Discipleship Class, in the CHURCH HALL
Every Sunday – 9:00 to 9:45 AM – CHURCH HALL
Selected Sundays Religious activities for children (Anita Miller 887-5756)
(October = Rosary, Breakfast with St. Nicholas, Kwanzaa, Lent = Stations)
Bible Study for adults (Paula Rogers 884-6468)
Every Sunday after 10:00 Mass = Coffee Shop – Church Kitchen (= HALL)
1st Sunday = Sunday Hospitality Ministry (Kerry Triplett usually at work: 947-4151)
2nd Sunday = Martin de Porres (Dominique Pruitt 885-1965,
Cheryl Spence 769-6404, Anita Miller 887-5756)
3rd Sunday = Claver Ladies (Cheryl Spence 769-6404)
4th Sunday = Sunday Hospitality Ministry (Kerry Triplett usually at work: 947-4151)
5th Sunday = ________________________________
Every Tuesday 4:00 to 5:30 PM = Discipleship Class = RCIA Extended Catechesis - HALL
Every Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 PM = Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – CHURCH
(President, Ramon Morton 644-7532)
Every Friday 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM = Soup Kitchen preparation & serving – HALL
(Verlie Suggs 801-0397)
September- April: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
(Anita Miller 887-5756)
QUARTERLY
designated Saturdays = Eucharistic Ministers & Friends of Bethany (Gradis Broughton 947-0285)
MEETING AS NEEDED
RCIA Team
Soup Kitchen (Verlie Suggs 801-0397)
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MONTHLY:
First Saturday
10 AM to 1 PM = 4th Degree, Ladies of Grace (Faithful Pilot Gail Madison 756-0522) – HALL
Except July 11, 2015
First Sunday after 10:00 Mass
Parish Pastoral Council – HALL (George F. Rogers II 882-1949) [except July]
1st Tuesday 7:00 PM = Cluster Revival Planning meeting
Second Sunday before 10:00 Mass = [except May and September]
Knights of Peter Claver = HALL (Grand Knight Louis Q. Freeney, Jr. 944-9762)
Second Sunday after 10:00 Mass = [except May and September]
Ladies of Peter Claver = HALL (Grand Lady Cheryl Spence 769-6404)
Liturgy Preparation (Dominique Pruitt 670-2623)= CHURCH
Second Thursday 2:30 PM = Mass at Timberview – Father Pat celebrant
Third Saturday 10:00 AM to 12 NOON = Food Pantry – HALL
volunteers come at 8:30 AM to get ready
(John T. Springer, Sr. 670-3235, Pat Jones 938-7293, Velma Willis 883-2254)
Third Sunday after 10:00 Mass =
Fashion Expo Committee – MEETING ROOM (James L. Harris 730-2825)
Credit Union Board – CREDIT UNION OFFICE (Sandy Madison 756-0522)
St. Martin de Porres Youth Group (Preschool-12)
(Dominique Pruitt 670-2623, Cheryl Spence 769-6404, Anita Miller 887-5756)
Third Monday 7:00 to 8:30 PM = Finance Committee – CHURCH OFFICE
Fourth Sunday after 10:30 Mass =
Youth Sunday – St. Martin de Porres Youth Group - CHURCH
(Dominique Pruitt 885-1965, Cheryl Spence 769-6404, Anita Miller 887-5756)
Altar Guild – HALL or CHURCH (Anita Harris 884-5222) [except July and August]
Men’s Club – CHURCH (Gilbert King Jr. 938-4767) [except July and August]
Fourth Saturday 10 AM = Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament - HALL
[except July & December] (Donna Martin 886-7695)
Fourth Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM = “Boys to Men Workshop” – MEETING ROOM
(Ben Sims 312-450-9368)
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July 5
- 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 12
- 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 19
- 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time -
July 26
- 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 2
- 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Altar Guild Trip to Four Winds Casino
Back to School Picnic
August 9
Friday, August 7 during Soup Kitchen
Sunday, August 9 after 10:00 AM Mass
th
- 19 Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – NOT a HOLYDAY – Mass at ____
August 16
- 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
st
August 23
- 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – 21
Anniversary
Knights of Peter Claver 4th Degree Division
Ladies of Grace Clara Ann Martin Chapter 39
Thursday, August 27 – Feast of St. Monica
Father Bob Gehring’s 78thBirthday
Friday, August 28 – Feast of St. Augustine
Pamela Davis’ 47th Birthday and 16th Wedding Anniversary
August 30
- 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time = Family
& Friends Day and Church Picnic
September: Pastoral Council Nominations and Selection
Wednesday, September 3 – 6:30 PM:
Prayer Workshop
September 6 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, September 7 = Labor
Day
2nd Wednesday, September 9 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Safe Environment – 1st Class for Parents & Students
September 13 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Claver
Day = A Evening of Jazz
September 20 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time = National Catechetical Sunday
Commissioning Catechists - Theme: “Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person”
4th Wednesday, September 23 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Saturday, September 26 = Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Retreat
September 27 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Altar Guild to ETA Theater
SECOND COLLECTION (LOOSE) for Habitat for Humanity
Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Commissioning
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Days and Dates – 7 PM
Revival at SS. Monica & Luke
THEME: “____________________”
PREACHER: _______________________
Revival Choir Rehearsals =
at SS. Monica & Luke
Director:
____________ - Food Bank 5K Walk/Run for Hunger
October 4 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Respect Life Sunday
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary recruiting Junior Knights and Junior Ladies
_____________________________ = Youth Retreat
THEME: “___________________”
PREACHER: ___________________
_______________= Children’s
October 11
Religious Education
Hayride & Bonfire at Oak Ridge Prairie County Park
- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vocation Awareness Sunday
2nd Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Thursday, October 15 = 2:30 PM Mass at Timberview, with Anointing
October 18
- 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
of the Sick
World Mission Sunday SECOND
COLLECTION
Anointing of the Sick
October 25
Halloween Family Fun Fest (last Sunday of October)
Altar Guild Bus Trip to Balmoral Park
- 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4th Wednesday, October 28 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Sunday, November 1 = All
Saints Day
St. Monica Federal Credit Union Annual Coffee Shop
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
2 AM Sunday morning November 1
Sunday, November 8 = 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, November 3 = Feast of St. Martin de Porres
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November 8 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday, November 11 = Veterans
Day
2nd Wednesday, November 11 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
November 15 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Friday, November 20 = 12
NOON Soup Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, November 21 = 4 PM = Men’s Club Turkey Bingo
(Saturday before Thanksgiving)
November 22 - Christ the King
SECOND COLLECTION for Catholic Campaign for Human Development
4th Wednesday, November 25 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Thursday, November 26– Thanksgiving Day Mass at
TBA
November 29 - 1st Sunday of Advent (Cycle C begins, Luke)
Children’s Breakfast with St. Nicholas
Altar Guild Bake Sale
Tuesday, December 8 = Immaculate Conception HOLYDAY
December 6 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
TBA
Mass Schedule to be announced
2nd Wednesday, December 9 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
____________________ = Food Pantry Christmas
(second Saturday of December)
Shopping Trip
December 13 - 3rd Sunday of Advent
3rd Week of Advent = 7 PM Deanery Advent Penance Services
Friday, December 18 = 12
NOON Soup Kitchen Christmas Dinner
Decorate Church for Christmas
Claver Ladies Christmas Bazaar
December 20 - 4th Sunday of Advent
TBA
Friday, December 25 = CHRISTMAS
TBA
before Midnight Mass = TO BE ANNOUNCED
Creative Arts Ministry, Sanctuary Choir, St. Martin de Porres Youth Group
Mass at Midnight = 12 MIDNIGHT - Christmas Day Mass ???
December 27 – The
TBA
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Friday, January 1, 2016 = New Year’s Day
Solemnity of Mary – World Day of Prayer for Peace
Mass to be scheduled
TBA
10:00 AM Emancipation Proclamation Program of Freedom
sponsored by the Interfaith Clergy Council
Sunday, January 3, 2016 - Epiphany
TBA
of the Lord
KWANZAA Celebration, St. Martin de Porres Youth Group
Sunday, January 10 - Baptism of the Lord
TBA
Claver Knights & Ladies INSTALLATION of OFFICERS
2nd Wednesday, January 13 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Sunday, January 17 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
SECOND COLLECTION for Church in Latin America
Monday, January 19 = Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
beginning of African American Heritage observance, to continue through April 4
January 18-25 = Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Date & Place TBA Altar Guild Luncheon
Sunday, January 24
TBA
- 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
4th Wednesday, January 27 – 6:00to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Sunday, January 31
- 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 3 = Optional Memorial of St. Blase, Bishop and Martyr – Blessing of Throats on Sunday
Sunday, February 7 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
NORTHWEST INDIANA CATHOLIC subscription renewal (1st Sunday in February)
Wednesday, February 10 = Ash Wednesday – Lent begins
2nd Wednesday, February 10 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Sunday, February 14 - 1st Sunday of Lent – Rite of Election
SECOND COLLECTION for Churches in Eastern Europe (1st Sunday of Lent)
Sunday, February 21 - 2nd Sunday of Lent
4th Wednesday, February 24 -6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Sunday, February 28 - 3rd Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 6
- 4th Sunday of Lent
SECOND COLLECTION for Catholic Relief Services (4th Sunday of Lent)
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS 2:00 AM
Sunday morning, March 13
2nd Wednesday, March 9 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
March 13, 2016
- 5th Sunday of Lent
SS. Monica & Luke 2nd Annual Fashion Expo & Dinner
(usually Sunday before Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion)
5th Week of Lent = 7 PM Deanery Lent Penance Services
Saturday, March 19 = First Penance
TBA
(usually Saturday before 5th Week of Lent = Deanery Lent Penance Services)
Saturday, March 19 = 4 PM = Men’s Club Easter
(Saturday before Palm Sunday)
Ham Bingo
12 NOON Annual Credit Union Meeting
(always 3rd Sunday in March)
Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Thursday, March 24 = Holy Thursday
March 20, 2016 - Palm
10:30 AM Mass of Chrism at Holy Angels Cathedral
7:00 PM Mass of Lord’s Supper at church to be selected
Friday, March 25 = Good
TBA
Friday
NOON Interfaith Clergy Council Service at church to be selected
7:00 PM Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at SS. Monica & Luke
Saturday, March 26 = Holy
TBA
Saturday
7 PM Easter Vigil at church to be selected
TBA
Becoming Catholic – Order of Initiation
Adult Baptism/Confirmation/Eucharist
Sunday, March 27 - EASTER
SUNDAY
10: AM Mass
Sunday, April 3
- 2nd Sunday of Easter = Divine Mercy Sunday
Claver Knights and Ladies in full regalia
Sunday, April 10
- 3rd Sunday of Easter
2016Catholic Services Appeal Sunday (3rd Sunday of Easter)
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2nd Wednesday, April 13 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
Sunday, April 17
- 4th Sunday of Easter - World
Sunday, April 24
- 5th Sunday of Easter
Day of Prayer for Vocations
4th Sunday, April 27 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM: Children’s Religious Education
May Crowning
Saturday, May 9 = Food Pantry Spring Shopping Trip
Sunday, May 1
- 6th Sunday of Easter
First Communion
( Saturday before Mother’s Day)
- Ascension of the Lord
Claver Knights & Ladies in full regalia
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day
Men’s Club Mother’s Day Breakfast
Sunday, May 15
- Pentecost
SECOND COLLECTION for Haiti (
Sunday, May 22
- Most
Sunday, May 29
- Corpus
Sunday, June 5
- 10thSunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, June 12
- 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy Trinity
Christi (Body and Blood of Christ)
Memorial Day Weekend
Tribute to Graduates
TBA
(usually 2nd Sunday of June)
Sunday, June 19
- 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father’s Day
Claver Knights & Ladies in full regalia
SECOND COLLECTION for Diocesan Catholic Charities (Father’s Day)
Claver Ladies Father’s Day Breakfast
Sunday, June 26
- 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, July 3
- 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, July 10
- 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, July 17
- 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, July 24
- 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, July 31
- 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
TBA
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Any other events to be added? Any changes to be made?
Contact Michael Cummings
or
Parish Pastoral Council member